246: Boredom makes me cry, and I choose it anyway (ADHD, Nervous System, Burnout)

We cover:

1. Stability is built in the repetitive middle, and that middle can feel like pain.

2. A nervous-system approach to sameness, transitions, and the urge to burn it down.

3. How to titrate boredom so your life gets steadier without your body feeling trapped.

02:13 Crying on the Road Trip

03:18 When Life Feels Repeated

04:21 Why Boredom Feels Unsafe

06:05 Boredom Builds Your Future

06:58 Dopamine and Drama Loops

07:51 Four Practices to Try

08:54 Practice One Make Neutral Safe

09:34 Practice Two Rewrite Beliefs

10:31 Practice Three Add Healthy Novelty

10:58 Practice Four Titration and Somatics

Receive Support:

The 5-week Energy Management Program: Work Doesn’t Have to Cost All Your EnergyOne-on-one somatic support for nervous-system-level patterns

Free Resources and Reports:

What if you're not the problem? Full report. Access the full report here: https://sheridanruth.com/what-if-youre-not-the-problem/Burnout Is Weird PDF: 7 real stories of people who stopped trying to “fix themselves” and found steadiness in unexpected ways. click here Read Somatic Intelligence for Success: Nervous system alignment to prevent burnout and leave an impact. Purchase here. Regulation Your Nervous System At Work: Learn to regulate with practices you'll actually use. No need for more time, space or privacy. Download here. Try the Burnout Prevention AI ChatBot: Soma helps you shift out of spirals, self-doubt, and stress-based decision-making—so you can lead from your most grounded, self-aware state. Access here.

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This podcast explores the intersection of sales, money, and business success, offering entrepreneurial insights on overcoming the inner critic, burnout, and the unique challenges of ADHD and autoimmune conditions, while integrating polyvagal theory, Ayurveda, coaching, resilience, regulation, and trauma healing to support holistic growth and thriving in both life and business.